Reputation by Taylor Swift: MJ’s Instant Review

This track features Future and Ed Sheeran. Very catchy. Assertive Taylor instead of Aggressive Taylor

Track 3: I Did Something Bad

“Death Trap” chorus. Super progressive for Taylor. I like it, all artists have to evolve and she is still killing it.

Track 4: Don’t Blame Me

Has a sneaky 80s feel to it, but is still very 2017 production. And of course comparing the feeling of love (or infatuation disguised as love) to a drug is on scientifically solid ground, so it works.

Except for the all Taylor voice bridge. That parts a little weird.

Track 5: Delicate

I don’t know which man made the mistake of calling something or someone “delicate” in his relationship with Taylor Swift. But this track seems aimed at him. It’s also a super smooth listen.

(At this point I’m wondering if the entire album will be #1s)

Track 7: So It Goes

Kinda boring to me. First one that I’ve really lost interest in.

Track 8: Gorgeous

It’s been out already. I like it. A lot.

Track 9: Getaway Car

Another broken relationship. Or maybe it’s the same relationship, who can say?? Either way I’m starting to feel sorry for Taylor. Not a radio song, but an okay album cut. Weird chord change at about 2:20 in is really tough.

Track 10: King Of My Heart

I’m starting to think it’s a good thing Taylor is getting all of this out. I mean therapy or a good friend could help you deal with all this Taylor, but we’re all happy to share in it!

But on this one she seems to have found a keeper! Very cool percussion and airy-feeling vocoder vocals.

Track 11: Dancing With Our Hands Tied

Ahhhh…here’s The Chainsmokers “mid tempo EDM” influence. How could you Jack Antonoff?!?!?? Oh no wait, this is a Max Martin track… no wonder it is so catchy and singable though…

Track 12: Dress

I hope she didn’t spend too much on the dress.

Track 13: This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things

Well she’s back to being mad. I’m thinking this entire album might be chronological in one or a series of relationships. Of course that could be most albums ever made.

Anyways, I’m still just glad she is getting it out of her soul.

Track 14: Call It What You Want

Also already out as a “grat” track. Meaning a free-ish track released before the album dropped.

Track 15: New Year’s Day

She ends the album with a musical walk of shame. Ending her “reputation” with the memory of her party.

Well done Taylor! Sounds like a great work of progression from one of the biggest artists on the planet!!

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